Blepharoplasty
AVERAGE COSTS :
On Consultation
DESCRIPTION
Ageing of the upper and lower eyelids is normally due to a combination of loose skin and protrusion of fat. As this causes the appearance of tiredness and eye bags the operation of eyelid reduction (Blepharoplasty) is one of the commonest procedures for facial rejuvenation.
In the upper eyelids ageing causes stretching of the eyelid skin producing a "hooded" appearance. In the lower eyelid the most frequent complaint is of puffiness or eye bags.
These problems can be rectified surgically by operating on the eyelid itself and removing or adjusting excess skin and fat (Blepharoplasty) by the use of a series of small incisions.
AVERAGE COST
On Consultation
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE
An hour to an hour and a half
IN/OUTPATIENT
Inpatient
ANAESTHESIA
General
RECOVERY TIME
4-5 weeks
TREATMENT FREQUENCY
Two
RISKS
Risks are very rare - Blepharoplasty is one of the most common forms of cosmetic surgery and has a very high satisfaction rating. However, there are some risks. Excessive internal bruising (haematoma) occasionally occurs and may require removing some stitches to wash out the bruising from beneath the skin. This has no effect on the long term outcome of surgery.
The eyes may tend to water in cold air or windy weather during the first week or two until the swelling subsides. The lower lid may droop very slightly while the lid is heavy and swollen but this is self-correcting once the swelling has reduced. Very occasionally it may require further surgery. Redness in the scars occurs occasionally during the initial three months and is more common in red haired people. This can be treated by gentle massage and improves spontaneously.
DURATION OF RESULTS
Several years
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